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Council Member· 2022-2026

Diane Pearce

Clovis

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
20
Total speaking time
2:01:27
Avg per meeting
6:04
Segments
1473

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓Mar 2026[22]

Infill Rezone Program (54 Acres)

Substantial staff time and environmental assessment costs incurred to comply with court-mandated housing obligations.

medium↑Oct 2026[22]

Peg Bos Plaza Honoree Selection Policy

Negligible impact limited to administrative processing of nominations.

medium↑Sep 2026[18]

Chipotle Mexican Grill Beer and Wine Sales Permit

Generates standard local sales tax revenues from restaurant operations.

high↑Aug 2022[15]

city council elections

Your tax dollars could be impacted by who gets elected, so pay attention!

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

State Route 168 Decorative Overpass Feature

Potential future capital expenditure for design and construction, estimated preliminarily up to $5 million if done through Caltrans, with lower expected internal costs.

critical↑Jan 2026[13]

Water Master Plan Phase 3 Amendment & $506M Infrastructure Needs

Ensures compliance with state law and maintains eligibility for state water grants.

critical↓Sep 2026[11]

Shaw & Locan Multifamily Rezone and Housing Element Compliance

Potential future development impact fees will apply, but no direct fiscal cost was established for the rezone itself.

critical↑May 2026[11]

General Plan Update Land Use Alternatives

Not stated; consultant reported the project is within budget.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Youth Commission Hygiene Kit Drive

low↑Oct 2026[10]

General Plan Advisory Committee Involvement

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Outpatient Pharmacy Drive-Through at Clovis Community Medical Center

Private commercial investment with undetermined municipal administrative costs.

high↓May 2026[10]

Council Member Term Limits

Placing the measure on the November ballot would have cost approximately $35,000.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Proposed 'Shield Act' on sex offender housing

Unknown — research phase only; potential litigation costs if an ordinance is later pursued.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Roadway Safety Action Plan and rural interface concerns

$308,384.34 for the study contract.

high↓Mar 2026[9]

Residential Subdivision Density and Planning Precedent

Impacts developer investment and future property tax generation for the city.

high↓Mar 2026[9]

Residential Subdivision at Baron and Perrin Avenues

Private investment by Lennar Homes with associated development impact fees paid to the city.

critical↓Jun 2026[7]

Multi-Family Residential Design Standards and Parking

Aims to lower development costs to stimulate housing production.

high↓May 2026[6]

CDBG 2025-2026 CAPER Report and Housing Programs

$706,825 in federal CDBG entitlement funds plus $87,951 in carryover funds.

critical↓Mar 2026[5]

FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget and Measure Y Implementation

Allocates millions toward public safety, facilities, and emergency reserve funds.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Chuze Fitness 24-Hour Operation at Sierra Pavilions

Private commercial investment in the Sierra Pavilions shopping center.

Decisions during term (248)

Recorded while Pearce was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Nov 2, 2026

Consent Calendar items 3 through 8

approved5-0Nov 2, 2026

Introduction of Ord. 26-___ amending Title 8 building regulations

approved5-0Nov 2, 2026

Administration - Receive and File – Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) First Quarter Report, July through September 2026.

approved5-0Nov 2, 2026

General Services – Approval – Res. 26-____, Authorizing Amendments to the City’s FY 2026-2027 Position Allocation Plan by Adding One (1) Principal Office Assistant position and Removing One (1) Staff Analyst position within the Public…

approved5-0Nov 2, 2026

Planning and Development Services – Approval – Final Acceptance and Authorization to Record the Notice of Completion for Final Map for Tract 6344, located in the northeast area of Shepherd Avenue and Clovis Avenue (Lennar Homes of…

approved3-0Oct 22, 2026

Approval of September 24, 2026 Planning Commission Minutes

tabledOct 22, 2026

CUP2026-007 Outpatient Pharmacy Drive-Through (Continued)

approved3-0Oct 22, 2026

CUP2026-009 Chipotle Beer and Wine Sales Approval

approved3-0Oct 22, 2026

September 24, 2026 PC Draft Minutes

approved5-0Oct 12, 2026

Approval of Consent Calendar (with Item 7 Removed)

approved5-0Oct 12, 2026

Water Master Plan Phase 3 Amendment Workshop and Direction

approved5-0Oct 12, 2026

Change of Council Meeting Schedule

approved5-0Oct 12, 2026

Administration - Approval - Minutes from the October 5, 2026 City Council Meeting.

approved5-0Oct 12, 2026

Finance - Receive and File - Treasury & Investment Report January 2026.

approved5-0Oct 12, 2026

Finance - Receive and File - Treasury & Investment Report February 2026.

tabledOct 12, 2026

Planning and Development Services – Approval – Final Acceptance and Authorization to Record the Notice of Completion for Final Map for Tract 6154, located at the northwest corner of Fowler Avenue and Teague Avenue (Woodside 06N, LP) and…

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

approvedVoted yes3-2Oct 5, 2026

Peg Bos Plaza Honoree Policy Approval

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Administration - Approval - Minutes from the September 14, 2026, City Council Meeting.

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Finance - Approval - Res. 26-___, A Resolution of Intention (ROI) to Annex Territory (Annexation #78) (T3286 Southeast Corner Sunnyside/Perrin), to the Community Facilities District (CFD) 2004-1 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes…

Voting record (25)

9 yes13 no3 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted noOct 5, 2026

to approve as written.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Peg Bos Plaza Honoree Policy Approval

Voted noAug 17, 2026

Motion to approve by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Basgall.

Voted noAug 17, 2026

Adoption of Rezoning Ordinance 26-06 for 15 Parcels

Voted noAug 10, 2026

to amend the resolution approving amendments to the General Plan and associated specific/master plans to re-designate 20 parcels from 20 to 15 under the High Density and Very High Density Residential

Voted noAug 10, 2026

to amend the ordinance approving the rezoning of 20 parcels from 20 to 15 parcels by removing parcels 72, 115, 157, 197, and 590 from the Multi-Family Very High Density zone districts

Voted noAug 10, 2026

Approval of General Plan Amendment GPA2024-003 (15 Sites)

Voted noAug 10, 2026

Introduction of Rezone Ordinance R2024-002 (15 Sites)

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Term Limits Ballot Measure Proposal

Argued that the council should be responsive to clear community survey feedback.

AbstainedApr 20, 2026

approval

AbstainedApr 20, 2026

approval

AbstainedApr 20, 2026

Final Map Tract 6332 and LMD Annexation

Recused due to owning real property within 1,000 feet of the project site.

Voted yesApr 13, 2026

Shaw Avenue Specific Plan Amendment for Storage Facility

Supported the project, noting it had a benign effect compared to other potential developments.

Voted yesApr 13, 2026

Mixed-Income Zoning Urgency Ordinance Adoption

Voted yesApr 13, 2026

Mixed-Income Zoning Regular Ordinance Introduction

Voted noApr 13, 2026

Motion to deny the GPA2026-002 Resolution

Voted noMar 16, 2026

CIP 25-15 Reservoir 4 Tank Liner Bid Award

Voted noMar 16, 2026

Motion for approval by Councilmember Basgall, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger.

Voted noMar 16, 2026

Motion to continue the item and allow the rejected bid additional time for review and bring it back at the next available meeting or a special meeting if needed by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by C

Voted noMar 16, 2026

Motion for approval for "Better Roads, Safe Streets" Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act Measure by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger.

Voted noMar 16, 2026

Resolution 26-32: Support for Better Roads, Safe Streets Fresno County Transportation Measure

Voted yesMar 9, 2026

Denial of Appeal and Upholding CUP2025-006 Approval

Voted yesFeb 9, 2026

Display of 'In God We Trust' in Council Chambers

Voted yesFeb 9, 2026

Table Chamber Display Policy and Pause Future Discussions

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

Appointment to Consolidated Mosquito Abatement District